Hats of Hope 4 Carey

Hope everyone is enjoying their week so far!  If you live in So Cal, you've had to adjust to some crazy weather these past few days.  From high 80's to hail - that's So Cal for ya. Anyway, on a more serious note, I wanted to feature a cause that is near and dear to my heart.  "Hats of Hope 4 Carey" is a fundraiser that sells...

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DIY: Anthro-Inspired Scarf

I saw this darling scarf on Pinterest, which led me to the Sewing In No Mans Land blog, where I found the tutorial.  I found my material in the remnant bin at Joann's (score!) so my fabric was not as long as I would have liked.  If you want to wrap the scarf around your neck, I would recommend a piece around 2 yards...

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Jalapeño Slaw

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded pork (< recipe here) sauce: 4 TBSP unsalted butter 1 small onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBSP lemon juice 1 TBSP pepper 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp hot sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 cup cider vinegar slaw: 1/2 head Cabbage, Sliced Thin 1/2 head...

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Make ahead: Shredded Pork

Like I mentioned here, I have tried to make dinner-making an easier task by preparing things ahead of time.  Can I just say, this worked fabulously?  Being able to just reach into my freezer the morning of and set out food for that night is a good feeling (especially when its your hubby doing the cooking ;])  To...

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

This recipe is very tasty.  And if you make the make-ahead chicken and rice, it will literally take less than 15 minutes!  I got this recipe here. Ingredients:1 quart chicken broth1 cup tomato salsa (2 tomatoes & 1/3 cup cilantro)1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus 4 lime wedges1 1/2 cups Pulled Chicken ( <...

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Make Ahead: Shredded Chicken & Rice Pilaf

This semester, all of my classes are in the evening so I have had to get creative with planning dinners for the week.  Rachael Ray has a list of One Month of Make-Ahead Meals, and instead of making enough for the full month, I made some modifications to the recipes because I am only feeding two mouths.  Below are my changes, and...

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DIY: Fabric Jars

I saw these on Pinterest, and lets just say, I have fallen in love.  They are so simple (and fun) to make, and you probably have all of these materials laying around your home!  They were originally intended to be votives, but I love them as pencil holders.  How cute would these be on your desk? They are sure to liven up any...

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

I got this recipe from Kayotic Kitchen, and she knows what she's doing!  Ingredients: 1 tbsp sour cream1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp curry powder1/2 tomato1 tsp thyme3 zucchinis1/2  onioncheesepepper bacon4-7 mushrooms, sliced1 squash Directions: Preheat your oven to 400.  Slice Zucchinis in half lengthwise.  Spoon...

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